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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.54, 13,263.97 and 2,920.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.54, 13,263.97 and 2,920.32 is: 4,379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.54 : 13,263.97 = 2,920.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.54/13,263.97 = 2,920.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.54x = 13,263.97 × 2,920.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.54x = 38,735,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735,036.87/8,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.54

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